The Value of a 'Crash Course'

One course. Four days. Full credit. How does it work? Karl Ulrich talks about how and why he created Wharton's first 'modular' course.

From the Vault: Dietrich Hall

Baking Up A Miracle

Can a new high-end bakery help save a run-down island out in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay? Brian Murphy, WG'08, believes it can. He also knows it won't be easy.

Penn Club Named a New York Landmark

The Penn Club of New York, which has served as a home away from campus for Penn and Wharton alumni for the past two decades, has been named a NYC landmark.

Previewing our Spring Issue

Just yesterday, after one last round of proofreading, we here sent our spring issue off to the printer. And I must say: You’ve got something to look forward to.

Baker. Entrepreneur. Governor?

In the spring issue, we'll be profiling Brian Murphy, WG’08, a commodities trader-turned-entrepreneur who launched a high-end bakery.

NFL Players Speak Up on Their Latest Wharton Experience

Players comment on their experience the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program--a four-day program hosted by Wharton that teaches players the basics of business.

En Route to Mount Everest

Wharton alumae Lei Wang, WG'03, leaves next month for Mount Everest, where she will spend the next two months preparing for a run at the summit in late May.

We Want Your Ideas!

Challenging the ‘Myths’ of American Entrepreneurship

Scott Shane, G’91, GrW’92, a renowned author and researcher, lays out some unpleasant realities about the quality of our nation’s entrepreneurs.

Editor's Letter

From the Vault

Created by three economics majors in 1949, the long-lost Penn tradition known as “Skimmer Day” was initially conceived as a means of increasing sagging support for the crew team.

Wharton Leader: David Nash, WG'86

Making a Difference, Every Day

Madelyn Adams, WG’89, is committed to making the most of every dollar donated to the East Lake Foundation. "Working hard is great," she says. "But I really want results."

The Doctor Is In. And Everywhere.

He went to Harvard. He went to Wharton and Penn’s School of Medicine (at the same time). Finally, he went to… Oprah U. The rigorous training paid off. Because today, Dr. Mehmet Oz, WG’86, M’86, might be America’s most popular M.D.

Tiger’s Best Strategy? Get Back on the Course—and Win

Wharton professor Ken Shropshire discusses the chances of Tiger Woods regaining his marketability as once the world's premier athlete.